2006 West Coast Salsa Congress presented by Albert Torres in LA (5/06)
An incredible weekend of dancing, great live music, instructing, & performing finished another successful Salsa Congress in Los Angeles. Thousands of people attended from all over the country and world for this Event.
Great Live Bands performed each evening! The venue stayed open till 4AM for people who like to stay late and dance their feet off. A vast array of cultures and dancers with different styles from all over the world. Shows with a varied venue, booths with a variety of products from shoes to shirts, food and drink, and more. They really outdid themselves this time! Did I mention Salsa? There were four huge dance floors with Salsa dancing from start to finish at the congress. For those who were novices, lessons were available and for the more experienced dancers, experts available to sharpen your salsa skills. All in all, this event happens annually and is not to miss next year.
The below is the schedule of events for the Salsa Congress. More info and at
www.alberttorresevents.com/congress/2006/
MAY 22nd – Monday
Register early – Only 15 spots available for each class.
4pm – 6pm: Musician’s seminar – Orientation, instructor presentation
7pm –10pm: Musician’s seminar – Individual classes
MAY 23rd – Tuesday
4pm – 7pm: Musician’s seminar – Individual classes
8pm -10pm: Musician’s seminar – Ensembles
MAY 24th – Wednesday
4pm – 7pm: Musician’s seminar – Individual classes
8pm -10pm: Musician’s seminar – Ensembles
1pm – 5pm: Salsa Beach Party In Santa Monica
FREE salsa dancing on Santa Monica Beach with DJ Frank, Super DJ Robby & International DJ’s.
9:00pm-2:00am: Welcome party at the Marriott hotel
Orquesta Son Mayor, DJ Frank, Super DJ Robby & international DJ’s.
MAY 25TH – Thursday
11am – 3pm: Musician workshops – Master Classes/Clinics, Final Ensembles and dress rehearsals for the evening concert
1:00pm: Meeting with ALL Instructors & Team Directors @ Hollywood Park Casino
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 1st Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 2nd Show)
6:30pm – 7:30pm: WSC Competition (On1 & On 2)
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
9:00pm – 9:45pm: Musician Seminar Band
10:00pm – 11:30pm: Evening dance performances (show #2)
12:00am – 1:30am: Direct from New York / New Swing Sextet
1:30am – 4:00am: DJ Wreck & International DJ’s
MAY 26th – Friday
8:00am – 10:00am: Tech Rehearsal (for Afternoon Shows)
1:00pm – 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops
Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 1st Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 2nd Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances
Come and support the performers from around the world.
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Dance competition (Teams & Cabaret)
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
9:00pm – 10:25pm: Orquesta Tabaco Y Ron
10:30pm – 12:00am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
12:00am – 1:30am: In honor of Tito Puente: The Tito Puente original orchestra musicians / Musical director Jose Madera Special Guests: Frankie Morales, Tito Puente Jr & Ronald Puente
1:30am – 4:00am: International DJ’s
MAY 27th – Saturday
8:00am – 10:00am: Tech Rehearsal (for Afternoon Shows)
9:00am – 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops
Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 1st Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 2nd Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances
Come and support the performers from around the world.
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Dance Competition (semi-finals)
8:00pm – 9:30pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
9:30pm – 10:55pm: Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad
11:00pm – 12:30am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
12:30am – 2:30am: Tipica 73 with the original musicians & singers / Musical director Sonny Bravo Confirmed singers: Adalberto Santiago, Azuquita and Tito Allen
Special guests: Alfredo De La Fe & Orestes Vilato
2:30am – 4:00am: International DJ’s
MAY 28th – Sunday
8:00am – 10:00am: Tech Rehearsal (for Afternoon Shows)
9:00am – 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops
Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
2:00pm – 4:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 1st Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Tech Rehearsal (for 2nd Show)
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances
Come and support the performers from around the world.
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Dance competition (Finals)
8:00pm – 9:30pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
9:30pm – 10:55pm: Chino Espinoza Y Los Duenos Del Son
11:00pm – 12:30am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
12:45am – 2:15am: The Puerto Rican Masters with vocals By Luis Carrion Special guest: Cano Estremera
2:15am – 3:45am: International DJ’s
3:45am – 4:00am: Farewell Dance